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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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Biography of William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon 1777-1859

Paternal Family Tree: Courtenay

In January 1774 [his father] Bishop Reginald Courtenay (age 32) and [his mother] Elizabeth Howard were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham and [his grandmother] Elizabeth Beckford Countess Effingham (age 49).

On 19th June 1777 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon was born to Bishop Reginald Courtenay (age 35) and Elizabeth Howard.

Around 1789 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 11) educated at Westminster School [Map].

Around 1795 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 17) educated at Christ Church College, Oxford University.

In 1799 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 21) called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn.

In 1803 [his father] Bishop Reginald Courtenay (age 61) died. He was buried at Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair.

Before 14th April 1807 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 29) and Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 29) were married. She the daughter of Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 64) and Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 56). He the son of Bishop Reginald Courtenay and Elizabeth Howard.

On 14th April 1807 [his son] William Courtenay 11th Earl Devon was born to William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 29) and [his wife] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 29).

On 2nd June 1810 [his mother-in-law] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 60) died. Her son [his brother-in-law] George (age 42) succeeded 13th Earl Rothes.

In 1811 [his son] Henry Hugh Courtenay 13th Earl Devon was born to William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 33) and [his wife] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 33).

In 1812 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 34) was elected MP Exeter.

On 31st October 1815 [his mother] Elizabeth Howard died.

In 1817 [his brother-in-law] George William Evelyn Leslie 13th Earl of Rothes (age 49) died. His daughter Henrietta (age 27) succeeded 14th Countess Rothes.

In 1830 [his son] William Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Fortescue Countess Devon (age 28) were married. She the daughter of Hugh Fortescue 1st Earl Fortescue (age 76) and Hester Granville Countess Fortescue (age 64). He the son of William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 52) and [his wife] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 52). They were sixth cousins.

On 26th May 1835 William "Kitty" Courtenay 9th Earl Devon (age 66) died at Paris [Map]. His second cousin William (age 57) succeeded 10th Earl Devon. Viscount Courtenay extinct. [his wife] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 57) by marriage Countess Devon.

In 1838 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 60) was appointed High Steward Oxford University.

On 16th December 1839 [his wife] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 62) died.

On 19th March 1859 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 81) died. His son [his son] William (age 51) succeeded 11th Earl Devon. [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Fortescue Countess Devon (age 57) by marriage Countess Devon.

Royal Ancestors of William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon 1777-1859

Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Son of Philip IV King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon 1777-1859

Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Courtenay 4th Earl Devon 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Courtenay 5th Earl Devon 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Pole

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Courtenay 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Waller 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Waller Countess Devon 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Reynell

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Andreas Boevey

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Boevey

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Boevey

GrandFather: Henry Reginald Courtenay 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Bertie 1st Earl of Abingdon 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Wray 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Norreys 3rd Baroness Norreys Rycote 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Bertie Countess Devon 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Henry Lee 2nd Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Lee 3rd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne St John Countess Rochester 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Lee Countess Abingdon 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Father: Bishop Reginald Courtenay 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Bathurst

Great x 1 Grandfather: Benjamin Bathurst

Great x 4 Grandfather: Clement Villiers

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Villiers

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Villiers

GrandMother: Catherine Bathurst 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Apsley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Allen Apsley

Great x 2 Grandfather: Captain Allen Apsley 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John St John 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy St John 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Lucy Hungerford 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Apsley 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Petre

William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Howard 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Howard 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Monson

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Howard 5th Baron Howard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Courthope

Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Courthope

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Pelham 1st Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Pelham 2nd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Walsingham Baroness Pelham Laughton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Philadelphia Pelham Baroness Howard 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Vane "The Elder" 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Vane Lady Pelham 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Darcy 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

GrandFather: Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Mother: Elizabeth Howard 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Peter Beckford

Great x 1 Grandfather: Peter Beckford

GrandMother: Elizabeth Beckford Countess Effingham